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  1. kodpkd

    kodpkd Rookie

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    #1 kodpkd, Feb 26, 2013
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    I have a 2004 coupe. It's like the norm and is getting sticky interior parts. I know it's very expensive to have them redone. I have been trying my own fix. This isn't like new, but a lot better than the sticky, fuzzy mess I had before. I went to the auto paint store, and got some interior vinyl spray paint. Get the flattest black you can get. I cleaned my center and A/C vents with alcohol, dried them, and started with 3 coats of paint. It will go on a little bumpy. Sand with 400 paper. More coats. More sanding. Be careful not to sand into the original stick stuff. Then finish with 2 coats of flat clear. Like I said,, not like new, but it wont be sticky and pick up fuzz anymore
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  2. MK1044

    MK1044 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 MK1044, Feb 26, 2013
    It's just a Hell of a thing that a $100K car would have this kind of problem in the first place. But I'm glad you've found a way to deal with it.
     
  3. tritone

    tritone F1 Veteran

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    #3 tritone, Feb 26, 2013
    Yeah, you'd expect that on a $250K car like a Ferrari.........;-)
     
  4. kodpkd

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    #4 kodpkd, Mar 14, 2013
    I just finished my center A/C vents. I washed them with soapy water first, then sprayed them. They came out perfect. No more sticky. $30 to do all my air vents. Not a bad DIY fix for such a bad problem.
     
  5. rfort85074

    rfort85074 Rookie

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    #5 rfort85074, May 22, 2013
    I'm interested in exploring a legal action against Maserati/Ferrari for this obvious defect. This condition really prevents a resale at full value. Maybe this is why they permit this to continue and refuse to repair at their expense.
     
  6. Foncool

    Foncool Formula Junior

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    #6 Foncool, May 23, 2013
    You want to start legal action over a $30 fix! It doesn't take a genius to figure about how most car guys are going to feel about taking such action.
     
  7. rfort85074

    rfort85074 Rookie

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    #7 rfort85074, May 23, 2013
    if it was a $30 fix Maserati would gladly pay...the labor to remove and reinstall switches, buttons, vents, handles, etc is where the big expense is...several thousands$
     
  8. Foncool

    Foncool Formula Junior

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    #8 Foncool, May 23, 2013
    Time to buy a Toyota.
     

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